Boulder Collection (#72)

Waterfall on the Kicking Horse River, Yoho National Park, Rocky Mountains, British Columbia, Canada

Rocky Mountains, Banff, Alberta, Canada

Site of Kbal Spean, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Asia

Golden rock, the balancing boulder temple of Kyaikbyo, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Elephant Rocks near Denmark, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

The Devils Pebbles, piles of granite boulders rounded by weathering near the Stuart Highway 11km north of Tennant Creek, Northern Territory, Australia

Boulders, Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve, Northern Territory, Australia, Pacific

Huge boulders known as the Devils Marbles in the Northern Territory, Australia, Pacific

Balancing Rock, near Glen Innes, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Taggerty River, tree ferns and myrtle beech trees in the temperate rainforest, Yarra Ranges National Park, Victoria, Australia, Pacific

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) sitting on a boulder, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Leaf on moss colourful leaf on moss covered rock in brook Fulufjaellet National Park, Dalarna region, Sweden
SAS-57 Leaf on moss - colourful leaf on moss covered rock in brook Fulufjaellet National Park, Dalarna region, Sweden Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display

Tree and rocks small tree growing precariously between rocks of red granite Spitzkoppe region, Namibia, Africa
SAS-344 Tree and rocks - small tree growing precariously between rocks of red granite Spitzkoppe region, Namibia, Africa Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display

Skradinski Buk waterfall water mass of lowest step of skradinski buk waterfall Krka National Park, Croatia
SAS-207 Skradinski Buk - water mass of lowest step of waterfall Krka National Park, Croatia Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Wistman's wood, Devon. High altitude common oak wood with abundant epiphytes. Dartmoor
ROG-11551 High altitude common oak wood with abundant epiphytes Wistman's wood Devon. Dartmoor. UK Quercus robur Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Primeval forest with brook in autumn Fulufjaellet National Park, Dalarna region, Sweden
SAS-86 Primeval forest - with brook in autumn Fulufjaellet National Park, Dalarna region, Sweden Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Skradinski Buk water mass of lowest step of skradinski buk waterfall Krka National Park, Croatia
SAS-206 Skradinski Buk - water mass of lowest step of waterfall Krka National Park, Croatia Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

UK - chalk cliffs, coastline with white cliffs. Seven Sisters Country Park, East Sussex, England, UK
SAS-132 UK - chalk cliffs, coastline with white cliffs. Seven Sisters Country Park, East Sussex, England, UK Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

A Glacier Table
Glacier tables, where a boulder has protected the ice and snow beneath it from solar melting; as the surrounding snow melts the rock is left atop a pillar of ice

Theseus Lifts Stone / Ford
Theseus, watched by his mother, Aethra, lifts the boulder under which his father, Aegeus, had hidden a beautiful sword years before

Hector Hurls Boulder
Hector, Trojan hero, heaves a huge boulder at the Greek camp

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"Boulder: Nature's Majestic Sculptures Across the Globe" From the Garden of the Gods Recreation Area in Colorado Springs to the Shawnee National Forest in Illinois, boulders stand as silent sentinels of nature's grandeur. These colossal rocks have captivated explorers and adventurers for centuries, leaving an indelible mark on their memories. In the Lake District UK, The Langdale Pikes rise proudly against a backdrop of breathtaking beauty. Their rugged peaks command attention, reminding us of Earth's raw power and resilience. Meanwhile, Chesley Bonestell's vivid illustration from the 1950s takes us on a thrilling journey to Mars, where boulders dot its mysterious landscape like ancient guardians. Venturing into New Zealand's Oparara Basin is like stepping into another world altogether. Here, cascades flow through rainforests adorned with moss and lichen-covered boulders – nature's own masterpiece amidst lush greenery. Piel Castle stands tall against crashing waves in England while Balanced Rock defies gravity at Garden of the Gods Park in Colorado Springs. The Hoover Dam symbolizes human ingenuity harnessed by mighty boulders that hold back roaring waters. In Staffordshire's Roaches or Bleaklow Moor on Pennine Way footpath, colossal stones create an ethereal atmosphere that sparks imagination and wonder. As we wander through oak woodlands on Dartmoor or gaze upon Upper Loch Torridon near Scotland’s village of Torridon, we can't help but feel humbled by these geological giants that have stood witness to countless generations passing by, and are more than mere rocks; they embody strength and timelessness while inspiring awe within those fortunate enough to encounter them. Whether they guard hidden treasures or serve as landmarks for weary travelers seeking solace in their presence – these natural sculptures remind us that even amidst chaos and change, there are steadfast elements anchoring our world.